Combination cigarette and vanity case



Sept], 1931. L. MEYERSON 1,821,660

COMBINATION CIGARETTE AND VANITY CASE Filed April 11, 1930 IN V EN TOR. Loam Myer-Jan 4f? E BY 5:31: ATTORNEY Patented Sept. 1, 1931 PATENT OFFICE LOUIS MEYER-SON, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK I COMBINATION CIGARETTE AND VANITY CASE Application filed April 11,

This invention relates tonew and useful improvements in a combination cigarette and vanity case. r

The invention has for an object the provision of a device of the class mentioned which is of simple durable construction, dependable in use and efficient in action, and which can be manufactured and soldat a reasonable cost;

The invention proposes a cigarette case adapted for supporting a rouge case, a powder case and a lipstick case and on its rear side formed with a recessed portion, a mirror within said recessed portion, hinged- .15 ly mounted means for normally moving the mirror outwards, a slide for covering said mirror and for moving to a position in which said mirror is viewable upon assuming a normal extended position, and means for allowing a slight further extension of the slide so that the mirror is free to move outwards. r

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the'in'vention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure 2- Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a device constructed according to this invention. Fig. 2 is a rear elevational view of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is an edge elevational view of Fig. 1 shown with the cases open.

Fig. 1 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken on the line 4-4: of Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion 40 of Fig. 2with the front part broken away to show the interior construction.

Fig. 6 is a View similar-to Fig. 1 but illustrating a modification.

Fig. 7 is a rear elevational view of Fig. 6. Fig. 8 is a view similar to Fig.1 but illustrating a still further modification.

The combination cigarette and vanity case consists of a cigarette case 10 adapted for supporting a rouge case 11, a powder case -56 13 and alipstick case 12 and on its rear sides suitable opening 10 thru which the cigarette 1930. Serial No. 443,306.

14 formed with a recessed portion 15, a mirror 16 within said recessed portion and hingedly mounted means for normally mov ing the mirror outwards, a slide 17 for covg ering said mirror 16 and for moving'to a position in which said mirror is viewable upon assuming a normally extended position, and means for allowing a slight further extension to the slide 17 so that the mirror is free to move outwards.

In Figs. 1 to 5 the cigarette case 10 is shown open at the top 18 for insertion and removing of cigarettes. The rouge'case 11 is shown attached upon the front of the cigarette case 10 and is formed with openable cover19 hingedly connected at 20 and adapted to be latched closed by latch 21. The powder case 13 is hingedly connected at 22 upon the top edge of the cigarette case 10. A latch 23 is arranged for action between the cigarette case 10 and the powder case 13 for holding. it in a superimposed position as shown in Fig. 1.

,The cigarette package is provided with a package may be ejected whenease 12 is in open position.

The lipstick case 12 may be pivoted to a position as shown in Fig. 3. In this position it is provided with a side door 24 adapted to'moveopen as indicated by the dot and dash lines 25 so that the lipstick may be removed. The powder case ,13 is hinged upon the top of the lipstick case 12 at 26. This powder case terminates at its top side in a flask construction 27 lVhen moved to the position as shown in Fig. 3 a top door 28 is exposed which may open as indicated by the dot and dash lines 29 so that access may be had to the powder within the case.

A latch 30 is arranged between the powder case 13 and the lipstick case 12 for latching this case together as shown in Fig. 1. Stops 31 project from the rear side of the lipstick case 12 and are engageable against the cigarette case 10 and the powder case 13 I for limiting movements to degrees so that theseparts must assume the position as shown in'Fig. 3. Coaxial springs 32 are arranged upon the pivot points 22 and 26 end is indicated by reference numerals The mirror 16 is slightly smaller than the size of the recessed portion 15 so that it may move out from the recess when the slide 17 is drawn out. The mirror is hinged 011 the top 34 and a coaxial spring 85 is arranged upon a hinged point and constitutes the means for normally urging the mirror outwards.

The slide 17 is formed with tongues 36 engaging in grooves in the recess 15 of the cigarette case. End pegs 37 project from the slide 17 and extend into grooves 38 of similar width of the grooves 36 and communicating with the latter grooves. A stop 40 is arranged in the path of motion of one of the pins 37 so as to limit the normal outward position of the slide 17. Necessarily the pins 37 must be near the inner end of the slide and the stop 40 near the other end of the case.

The means for allowing a slight further extension of the slide 17 so that the mirror is free to move outwards consists of said stop 40 constructed resiliently so that it may move out of the path of motion of the pin 37. More specifically the stop 40 is hingedly mounted on its top 41 and a coaxial spring 42 normally holds the stop in the path of motion of the pin. lrVhen pressure is applied, the stop 40 may pivot to one or the other side within the recess 43 so as to be out of the path of motion of the pin 37.

In Figs. 6 and 7, another form of the device has been shown in which the cigarette case 10 merely supports a lipstick case 13' at its top. This case is hinged on one of its edges 26 and a coaxial spring 32 norntially urges it into an open position. A latch 30 acts between the case 13' and powder case 12 arranged upon the side of the casing 10 for normally holding the closed position. The case 12 is arranged upon one side of the cigarette case 10 immediately above'the rouge case 11. The case 12 has ahinged cover adapted to be held closed by a latch 30. In other respects this device is similar to the form first described, that is, it is formed with a recess 15 and provided with a slide 17 and mirror.

In operation of the device it may be carried in ones pocket or in a handbag. Rouge, powder and lipstick may be used whenever desired by merely opening the necessary case. The slide 17 may be drawn out to its normal position so that one may view oneself in the mirror. If it is desired that the mirror tilt outward for more convenience in viewing, it is merely necessary to force the slide 17 into its fully extended position instead of its normally extended position and the spring 34 immediately moves the mirror 16 into its extended position.

In Fig. 8, compartment 18 is adapted to carry a battery which is connected thru a switch 44 to an electric bulb 45 to form a flashlight. The battery compartment 13 is hinged at 46 to allow the flashlight to shine on the face of an individual who is looking in mirror and is using the rouge 47, powder l8 or lipstick 49 located in compartments 47, 48' and 49 respectively. A match package holder 51 may be provided at the side of cigarette case 10. A pencil 1 1 and pen 15 may be frictionally" held in clips 14 at the back of the case 10.

While I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of my invention, it

is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended 1 claims. 1

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is 2-- 1. In a device of the class described, a I

large case section formed with a recessed portion, two substantially rectangular small case. sections connected therewith, an oblong sectionrhinged' onthe lower end of a side of said large case section, a mirror within said recessed portion hingedly mounted, means for normally moving the mirror outwards, a slide for covering said mirror and for moving to a position in which said mirror is viewable upon assuming a normally extended position, and meansfor allowing a slight further extension of the slide so that the mirror is free to move outwards.

2. In a device of the class described, a large case section formed with a recessed portion, two substantially rectangular small case'sections connected therewith, an oblong section'hinged on the lower end of a side of said. large case section,a mirror within said recessed portion hingedly mounted, means for normally moving the mirror outwards, a slide for covering said mirror and for moving to a position in which said mirror is viewable upon assuming a normally extended position, and means for allowing a slight further-extension of 'the slide so that'themirror is free'to move outwards, said large section being open at the top and one of said small sections being hingedly connected upon the top edge of the large section so as to move out of the path of openingof the large section.

In a device of the class described, a large case section formed with a recessed portion, two substantially rectangular small case sections connected therewith, an oblong section hinged on the lower end of a side of said large case section, a mirror within said recessed portion hingedly mounted, means for normally moving the mirror outwards, a slide for covering said mirror and for moving to a position in which said mirror is viewable upon assuming a normally extended position, and means for allowing a slight further extension of the slide so that the mirror is free to move outwards, said large'section being open at the top and one of said small sections being hingedly connected upon the top edge of the large section so as to move out of the path of opening of the large section, the second small section being hingedly connected upon the first small section.

4. In a device of the class described, a large case section formed with a recessed portion, two substantially rectangular small case sections connected therewith, an oblong section hinged on the lower end of a side of said large case section, a mirror within said recessed portion hingedly mounted, means for normally moving the mirror outwards, a slide for covering said mirror and for moving to a position in which said mirror is viewable upon assuming a normally extended position, and means for'allowing a slight further extension of the slide so that the mirror is free to move outwards, stops being arranged upon the first small section for action against the second small section and the large section for limiting movement to 90 degrees.

5. In a device of the class described, a large case section formed with a recessed portion, two substantially rectangular small case sections connected therewith, an oblong section hinged on the lower end of a side of said large case section, a mirror within said recessed portion hingedly mounted, means for normally moving the mirror outwards, a slide for covering said mirror and for moving to a position in which said mirror is viewable upon assuming a normally extended position, and means for allowing a slight further extension of the slide so that the mirror is free to move outwards, the means for normally urging the mirror outwards consists of a spring arranged upon a hinge point of the mirror and acting between the mirror and the large section.

6. In a device of the class described, a large case section formed with a recessed portion, two substantially rectangular small case sections connected therewith, an oblong section hinged on the lower end of a side of said large case section, a mirror within said recessed portion hingedly mounted, means for normally moving the mirror out-- wards, a slide for covering said mirror and for moving to a position in which said mirror is viewable upon assuming a normally extended position, and means for allowing a slight further extension of the slide so that the mirror is free to move outwards, comprising a stop resiliently mounted and engageable by a lug projecting from the slide.

7. In a device of the class described, a large case section formed with a recessed portion, two substantially rectangular small case sections connected therewith, an oblong section hinged on the lower end of a side or" said large case section, a mirror within said recessed portion hingedly mounted, means for normally moving the mirror outwards, a slide for covering said mirror and for moving to a position in which said mirror is viewable upon assuming a normally extended position, and means for allowing a slight further extension of the slide so that the mirror is free to move outwards, comprising a stop resiliently mounted and engageable by a lug projecting from the slide, said stop being hingedly mounted and a coaxial spring constituting the resilient holding thereof.

In testimony whereof I have alfixed my signature.

LOUIS MEYERSON. 

